We could be on NBC!!

[slingkong]

Brew, the next time ESPN does anything with integrity will be the first time.

[hoyasincebirth]

I still believe that the BE will get a better contract than what they turned down. This would definitely be the case if it weren't for the fact that we'll end up with more schools that previously so we're dividing it by more people. The number BE will get is better the the High value quoted in the ESPN article. That's their high offer and as showed by the EPL deal NBC is willing to go beyond that.

I'm hoping for 2.5 million at least for basketball only members if not 3 and I've heard it could be as high as 4 mill each for us.

[4everwarriors]

Does it depend on whether Obama or Romney wins?

[nathanziarek]

Does it depend on whether Obama or Romney wins?

Obama is a college basketball fan. Romney has enough stashed in his trusts to personally give each school $4 million. Tough call.

[Mr. Nielsen]

Split deal will not happen.

Why?

[79Warrior]

Why?

BE Football id not attractive enough to warrant a split deal. NBC Cable needs programming. They will not want to pay up then split college basketball coverage. This deal goes to one set of networks, ESPN or NBC.

[Mr. Nielsen]

BE Football id not attractive enough to warrant a split deal. NBC Cable needs programming. They will not want to pay up then split college basketball coverage. This deal goes to one set of networks, ESPN or NBC.

The BB side is attractive and ESPN wants to keep the BE tourney. What ESPN wants ESPN gets. Look for a split deal.

[hoyasincebirth]

industry experts are expecting a split deal. A report I heard said most experts picked a split dela between espn and fox as the most likely. Who knows.

[4everwarriors]

Don't care 'bout the networks involved. Just prefer Erin's bod, I mean face, be plastered on the tube.

[Benny B]

I'm sure there are split deals being offered and discussed, and at the end of the day, one of those deals may be the best option for BE.  However, the most lucrative deal for the BE would come in the form of an "exclusive" deal not from ESPN.  ESPN has the deepest pockets, but BE programming may be much more valuable, strategically speaking, to Fox and/or NBC.

With the Empire that Disney is building, don't be surprised if you see Rupert firing some proton torpedoes up Mickey's exhaust vent in the near future.



EDIT: Frankly, I don't care what network the BE is on.  If NBC or Fox is going to offer more money over the next 5-10 years than ESPN.... adios, Mickey.